Help With Situation
HI all i've been a long time lurker and am in need of some perspective. I recently graduated from Northeastern University with a finance and econ distinction. I've interviewed with several boutiques for ibd and one BB but did not receive any offers. I took the GRE's during my final semester to have some options and obtained a nearly perfect score. I applied for masters of mathematics of finance at Columbia University which i gained early acceptance. Here is where my dilemma arises. I recently interviewed with a top BB for MO CRM (GS/MS) and was offered the position today. Below are some pros and cons
Columbia
Pros: Brand name/Education
Cons: More debt/Uncertainty in job prospects after degree
GS/MS
Pros: Decent experience/Income
Cons: Giving up Columbia
My background
GPA: 3.8
semester @ London School of Economics
2006 coop (Credit Analyst) (Mutual Fund)
2007 coop (IBD) (Boutique)
2008 SA (IBD) (BB)
Am I being naive by giving up Columbia? It is difficult to land a job right now and I find myself extremely lucky to have been offered a position at one of the top BB firms. The reason I listed my credentials is because if I do forgo Columbia I plan on going for one of the top MBA programs. Im curious if adcom will view this digression from FO to MO negatively. Sorry for the long post any suggestions or help would be fantastic.
I've gotta run so I'll keep it short, but I would go with the MO role. An eventual MBA is much more impressive than a Masters in Math of finance, unless you are interested in a quantitative role (in which case I might instead go to Columbia). Plus, it's easier to reapply and get into a masters program than it is to get a FT job at a bank after graduation
Go with CRM, definitely. SEC's advice is good, unless you want to be a quant columbia won't help, and GS/MS are a better brand name than columbia anyway
This I question; LSE won't let you study there for a semester, as all their courses go year long.
im pretty sure hes referring to summer semester
Ah yes, of course - I don't know how legit that program is, but it probably looks good for grad school admissions, less important for b-school
Your in an interesting position. Im not to sure how adcom will view your digression but the markets awful so spin this off in your essays when you apply. Also interview while working at GS/MS for IBD? I think you've got a pretty solid resume thus far for top MBA.
the honor's in the dollar kid.
The world has changed. And we must change with it.
If you already got into Columbia and with near perfect GREs (and a strong GPA) there's no reason to believe that you won't be able be reapply later on if you choose and be accepted again, especially with some good work experience behind you.
I would definitely go with the GS/MS CRM position. It's a tough market right now and landing such a position is not easy - your academics look good.
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